Cranberry Basil Margarita

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This cranberry basil margarita is a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, it blends the tart cranberry juice with fragrant basil and zesty lime for a perfectly vibrant and flavorful margarita!

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Refreshing Basil Cranberry Margarita

I first tried this amazing margarita combination at a restaurant in Texas with my cousin. Our waiter served up the most delicious cranberry basil margarita, and I tried to do it and justice and replicate this refreshing drink. I used a few simple ingredients from World Market, tequila, frozen cranberries, and fresh basil from my garden. Within minutes I had a delicious tasting drink that accompanied my Mexican themed dinner oh-so well!

If your tastebuds like to be adventurous I would highly suggest you give my recipe for Cranberry Basil Margaritas a try this summer!

a glass with cranberries in it and basil and salt around the rim
a glass with cranberries in it and basil and salt around the rim
a glass with cranberries in it and basil and salt around the rim

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5 from 1 vote

Cranberry Basil Margarita

By: Courtney ODell
Servings: 1 cocktail
Prep: 5 minutes
A reddish Cranberry Basil Margarita with ice cubes, garnished with berries and basil, served in a glass with a sugared rim on a patterned surface.
The cranberry basil margarita is a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, blending tart cranberry juice with the aromatic notes of fresh basil and a splash of lime for a vibrant, herbaceous drink.

Ingredients 

  • 4 oz Stirrings Cosmopolitan Mix
  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 4 basil leaves
  • 4 frozen/fresh cranberries
  • Stirrings Pomegranate Rimmer

Instructions 

  • Dip the rim of a glass in water. Then carefully twirl glass in the tray of the pomegranate sugar to coat the edges of the glass (repeat if making multiple drinks). Add ice to each glass (be careful not to the knock the sugar off the rim).
  • In a cocktail shaker add 4 oz Stirrings Cosmopolitan Mix, 2 oz Tequila, and fresh basil leaves.
  • Shake well and pour into the glass over ice. Add frozen/fresh cranberries and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 0.04gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 0.03gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
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About Courtney

Courtney loves to share great wine, good food, and loves to explore far flung places- all while masting an everyday elegant and easy style at lifestyle blog Sweet Cโ€™s Designs. Sweet C's devoted to finding the best food and drinks you'll want to make or find, around the world!

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  1. Lincoln says:

    5 stars
    Delicious!